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ISUDT celebrates graduation for the first time in three years

January 11, 2024 by Michael Callahan

On October 26, several hundred residents, staff, and guests gathered in San Quentin’s Garden Chapel to celebrate the graduation of Integrated … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Recently Posted, San Quentin State Prison Tagged With: Arthur Sanders, Chris German, Chris Wilson, E. Patao, Huan Nguyen, ISUDT program, Jackie Wilson, Kelon Williams, Kevin Brinkman, Lance Bohn, Olegario Ambriz, Ordonez Garcia, Rodney Vandunk, The Greater Good

Nonprofit’s annual book fair returns to SQ Library

January 8, 2024 by Michael Callahan

On December 1, San Quentin’s library hosted a Christmas book fair, which provided a vast selection of books for hundreds of residents to send to their … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Recently Posted Tagged With: Friends of San Quentin Library

ForwardThis goes to camp

January 3, 2024 by Michael Callahan

SQ film crew spotlighting youth offenders in fire camps San Quentin’s ForwardThis broke unprecedented ground by spending seven weeks at the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Recently Posted Tagged With: Anthony Gomez, Edmond Richardson, ForwardThis, Ryan Pagan, Scott Budnick, Vince Turner

SQ residents share what they’re thankful for

January 1, 2024 by Michael Callahan

Manuel Mena  “I am thankful that I can come to the wonderful programs at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. It is where I got to learn more … [Read more...]

Filed Under: HOLIDAYS, Recently Posted

MT. TAM ‘FREEDOM WALL’ HONORS ALUMNI

December 1, 2023 by Michael Callahan

San Quentin’s community college has unveiled a “Freedom Wall,” represented by 42 pictures of formerly incarcerated alumni. It adorns a wall entering … [Read more...]

Filed Under: EDUCATION, RE-ENTRY

HOME CONFINEMENT FOUND TO BE BETTER THAN INCARCERATION 

December 1, 2023 by Michael Callahan

Targeted home confinement for individuals convicted of criminal offenses is safer, smarter and cheaper, according to data cited by the Niskanen … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Human Interest, RE-ENTRY

SAN QUENTIN NEWS LABOR DAY: HONORING THE INCARCERATED WORKERS

December 1, 2023 by Michael Callahan

For many people, Labor Day is an occasion to celebrate the fruits of their labor, push for better workplace conditions, or simply join friends and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: PRISON PROGRAMS, Rehabilitation Corner

FORMERLY INCARCERATED ARTIST RECEIVES $20K FELLOWSHIP

November 30, 2023 by Michael Callahan

Staff Writer After serving 40 plus years, former San Quentin resident Gary Harrell earned a fellowship award in March for his artistic work. His … [Read more...]

Filed Under: RE-ENTRY

GLIMPSES OF HUMANITY THROUGH THE LENS OF PHOTOGRAPHER PETER MERTS

November 29, 2023 by Michael Callahan

A local photographer is working to change public perceptions of incarcerated people. In the process, he’s hoping to inspire compassion and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: PROFILE

SUMMER BLAST CONCERT BRINGS FAITH, HOPE, AND HIP HOP TO THE Q

November 29, 2023 by Michael Callahan

Residents and volunteers gathered on San Quentin’s Lower Yard to enjoy hip-hop music and messages of faith through lyrical performances as part of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured

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